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A limited and pricey event will begin soon. This info was recently posted on another site:
Starting May 1, 2014 the DRC will be able to sell a new hard ticket event called Harambe Nights. Keep in mind, the marketing and promotional efforts will be delivered on 5/2 when George K makes the announcement during the Press Event.
This is an exclusive event for about 1000 Guests per night and it will be located in Africa only. It is designed to target our high affinity audiences looking for premium WDW experiences and who have a strong connection to the Disney brand. Guests who like Candlelight or signature Food and Wine experiences are good examples of the target audience. It is important to note the rest of the park will not be open and there will not be any rides or attractions open during the event.
Event Details:
Event title & tagline: Harambe Nights - Celebrating the grandest tales and tastes of Africa.
Dates: Saturday, June 7, 2014 – August 9, 2014 (10 event nights, Saturdays only)
General Admission Price: $119 adults / $79 child, plus tax
Floor/Premium Seating Price: $134 adult / $94 child, plus tax
Parking is FREE! for those attending this event
Notes on pricing: There are two different prices; the premium seats are considered better seating for the show only. There are about 150 of the 1000 seats that are considered premium while the rest are considered general seating. There are no other benefits other than better seats for the show.
Key Elements:
Overall Theme: Harambe Nights combines world-class theatrical entertainment alongside a sophisticated culinary experience in an
immersive setting to celebrate the story of The Lion King in a never before seen way.
Welcome Reception: From 7:00 – 7:30PM
The evening reception will start with passed, savory appetizers and African-inspired wine & beer. As Guests enter the theatre, they’ll receive a snack to enjoy during the show!
Show/Theatrical Experience: From 7:30 – 8:25PM
The centerpiece of Harambe Nights - approx 55 minute theatrical entertainment offers Guests a never-before-seen-way to experience the story of The Lion King
Lighting and scenic elements combine to re-create the immersive setting of the African Savannah.
Celebrity narrators, along with a company of performers draw the Guests into the theatricality of an African ‘story circle.’
The narrative interweaves film excerpts of select classic scenes.
The humor, heart, and stirring emotional power of the film will reach its height, as music of the film is performed by a live orchestra featuring soloists and Harambe’s very own village choir.
Guests will experience anew Simba’s journey to ‘find his place’ as the Lion King, when scenes from the film come to life on the screen and in the theatre all around them!
Street Party / Food & Beverage: From 8:25 – 10:30PM
Harambe is transformed with special lighting and effects. African Tapas, specialty beverages and desserts are in abundance and there are F&B stations and groupings of tables for the Guests.
An African band fills the entire area with Afro-pop rhythms and a dancer encourages the Guests to participate. The band entertains throughout the evening and appears back-to-back with an African DJ, a dancer and a specialty performer. Throughout the night, the DJ provides information for the Guests.
A key to the experience is that the Guests are encouraged to GO WILD! participate, interact and join in with all the fun.
The Marketplace is expanded, offering exclusive Lion King Merchandise.
Some of your favorite Disney Characters, Specialty Stilt Walkers and Puppets appear throughout the evening (roaming, not M&G stations)
“Kiss Goodnight”: From 10:00 – 10:30PM
The evening will wrap up under the tree of life with desserts and cordials for a farewell ceremony under the stars.
Starting May 1, 2014 the DRC will be able to sell a new hard ticket event called Harambe Nights. Keep in mind, the marketing and promotional efforts will be delivered on 5/2 when George K makes the announcement during the Press Event.
This is an exclusive event for about 1000 Guests per night and it will be located in Africa only. It is designed to target our high affinity audiences looking for premium WDW experiences and who have a strong connection to the Disney brand. Guests who like Candlelight or signature Food and Wine experiences are good examples of the target audience. It is important to note the rest of the park will not be open and there will not be any rides or attractions open during the event.
Event Details:
Event title & tagline: Harambe Nights - Celebrating the grandest tales and tastes of Africa.
Dates: Saturday, June 7, 2014 – August 9, 2014 (10 event nights, Saturdays only)
General Admission Price: $119 adults / $79 child, plus tax
Floor/Premium Seating Price: $134 adult / $94 child, plus tax
Parking is FREE! for those attending this event
Notes on pricing: There are two different prices; the premium seats are considered better seating for the show only. There are about 150 of the 1000 seats that are considered premium while the rest are considered general seating. There are no other benefits other than better seats for the show.
Key Elements:
Overall Theme: Harambe Nights combines world-class theatrical entertainment alongside a sophisticated culinary experience in an
immersive setting to celebrate the story of The Lion King in a never before seen way.
Welcome Reception: From 7:00 – 7:30PM
The evening reception will start with passed, savory appetizers and African-inspired wine & beer. As Guests enter the theatre, they’ll receive a snack to enjoy during the show!
Show/Theatrical Experience: From 7:30 – 8:25PM
The centerpiece of Harambe Nights - approx 55 minute theatrical entertainment offers Guests a never-before-seen-way to experience the story of The Lion King
Lighting and scenic elements combine to re-create the immersive setting of the African Savannah.
Celebrity narrators, along with a company of performers draw the Guests into the theatricality of an African ‘story circle.’
The narrative interweaves film excerpts of select classic scenes.
The humor, heart, and stirring emotional power of the film will reach its height, as music of the film is performed by a live orchestra featuring soloists and Harambe’s very own village choir.
Guests will experience anew Simba’s journey to ‘find his place’ as the Lion King, when scenes from the film come to life on the screen and in the theatre all around them!
Street Party / Food & Beverage: From 8:25 – 10:30PM
Harambe is transformed with special lighting and effects. African Tapas, specialty beverages and desserts are in abundance and there are F&B stations and groupings of tables for the Guests.
An African band fills the entire area with Afro-pop rhythms and a dancer encourages the Guests to participate. The band entertains throughout the evening and appears back-to-back with an African DJ, a dancer and a specialty performer. Throughout the night, the DJ provides information for the Guests.
A key to the experience is that the Guests are encouraged to GO WILD! participate, interact and join in with all the fun.
The Marketplace is expanded, offering exclusive Lion King Merchandise.
Some of your favorite Disney Characters, Specialty Stilt Walkers and Puppets appear throughout the evening (roaming, not M&G stations)
“Kiss Goodnight”: From 10:00 – 10:30PM
The evening will wrap up under the tree of life with desserts and cordials for a farewell ceremony under the stars.
